DOK TigerToes Premium Non-Slip Dog Socks for Hardwood Floors – Extra-Thick Grip That Works Even When Twisted – Prevents Licking, Slipping, and Great for Dog Paw Protection – Size Medium

Life saver for our senior dog.
Our senior dog (pointer/lab mix) developed pretty bad arthritis in his back legs that started to cause his back legs to splay out from under him whenever he tried walking on our hard floors. It was heartbreaking. I ordered a couple of other leg braces and harnesses that were supposed to help stabilize his legs, but they all either fit badly or he couldn’t sit/lay comfortably when wearing them. Decided to try these out as a last ditch effort to help him out. In less than 2 minutes after getting them on his back feet he was back on his feet and moving around safely and no more issues with his legs giving out.SIZING: His front paws measured out to XL on the chart and his rear feet measured out under the Large size, so we initially ordered Large. They did fit, but it was a challenge to get them on and the grip part didn’t seem to extend back far enough to cover his whole foot. They worked fine, but did need to be adjusted several times a day. I decided to order a pair of the XL to try. The fit was not as tight, but the larger size (XL) provides a bigger grip surface, and they seem to be less prone to working their way down. If you’re unsure, order a larger size.DURABILITY: Other reviews mention holes and things as a concern. Our whole house has hard surface floors, so we put them on him first thing in the morning and he wears them all day till bed including when he goes out into the yard to do his business. He wore the first pair for two weeks straight without any signs of significant wear or damage. Another review mentions the Velcro causing holes. They are knit socks, so yes, if you’re not paying attention and let the strap adhere to the sock they will stick, and can cause a rip/hole, but the strap is long enough and sturdy enough that there’s no reason that will happen unless you’re just not careful when putting the socks on and off. The top sock part does stretch out with repeated use so they do slouch down over time, but that’s to be expected. They’re grippy socks. For dogs. With proper care these things seem like you’ll be able to get a month or more of wear out of each pair easily.DESIGN: The listing states that the pattern of the grip makes these superior to other types of similar products because the grip on the foot part is designed in such a way that even if they rotate on the foot (they will) they still provide the same grip coverage. This is 100% accurate and really part of what makes these so effective. No matter how they are on the foot, the grip is always available to provide contact for the paw to grip.COMFORT: I mean I’m not wearing them, but all signs point to satisfaction. Our guy walked funny for a few steps when they first went on, but in 2 minutes he was more excited that he could walk without falling and was back to his old ways. He’s never chewed them or picked at them. Doesn’t mind them one bit. Now he’ll wait in the morning for me to come and put them on him before he’ll even attempt to navigate to the back door.EASE OF USE: It takes a hot minute to get the hang of putting them on. The instructions provided are helpful. Our guy is pretty laid back so he’ll let you do whatever you need to do. Once they’re on though they do stay put. You just have to work out getting the strap around at the best point on the foot and right tightness to keep them in place. Easier that putting on a pair of human compression socks, harder than putting on your gym socks, and definitely impacted by the willingness of your dog to cooperate. They’re grippy socks. For dogs.PRICING: No complaints. At about $9 a pair, if I get a month out of them I’m satisfied! They’re grippy socks. For dogs.

Dog approved!
I have an older German shepherd who tends to slip on the hardwood floors in my home; He doesn’t seem to mind wearing these socks, and he is getting around better due to the grippy texture. These seem to be well made, and the Velcro strap helps to keep them in place.I had to return my original order for a larger size, (he actually needed the XXL) so just know there could be some trial and error finding the right size. I recommend!

My cat is almost 30 and has arthritic ankles preventing her from bending one of her legs so she has a hard time getting around on the tile. She was slipping all around and getting very frustrated. It might not look like she’s walking very well in the video, which is true, but she IS WALKING, which feels like a miracle. This product has given her at least a few more months of mobility and independence. XXS is the size I would recommend for any adult cat. She only needed them for her back paws so now I have a spare pair. She is already very accustomed to wearing clothes, so I can’t say how your cat would react if it is not. They are a little hard to get on without someone helping you (to be expected-they are socks). I like how the traction pads are big enough to go around the bottom of the foot, and there’s another one on the top (which I suppose would be good if it shifted). I would have liked it see it go out a little closer to the edge where the stitching is but I can’t really complain because they work amazingly. The quality is very good and the traction material is nice and thick. The only thing that looks cheap is the Velcro strap but it does work fine.

My older dog (14) had been having problems getting to her feet on our hardwood floors and these have completely solved the problem. She’s also started to walk around my bedroom at stages during the night and these make her footsteps silent on the hardwood floor, an added bonus I wasn’t expecting. She also seems totally unaware of them on her feet so they must be comfy for her. They get a little baggy and stretched when she got them wet but returned to normal once I dried them. I’ll be getting her some spares .

I’d gone through 2 other brands of booties for my dog who is recovering from an illness. The first one were pretty useless and super expensive. Once it turned, which it always does, there was no grip. The second ones were better. Good grip even if it turned but as with the first, were hard to get used to, so the weird gait and as it was all silicone, a bit hot and got chewed out. Tiger Toes are comfortable, grip despite turning and STAYED one even tho it is sock material and NO weird gait. He got used to them pretty instantly. Life saver, back saver. I highly recommend them for indoor use (outdoors he had enough grip anyway) on slippery floors.